How to Make Handmade Pottery Ramen Bowls - ASMR Edition

Experience a soothing ASMR journey through the creation of handmade pottery ramen bowls in this hour-long video. Follow along as three different shapes of ramen bowls are meticulously crafted from start to finish. Learn the entire process, from preparing and throwing the clay to trimming, glazing, and firing the bowls. Discover the intricacies of mixing Tenmoku glaze and witness the transformation of the bowls through various firing stages. Gain insights into the differences between electric and gas kiln firing, with a focus on reduction firing techniques. Observe the final touches of sanding and cleaning, and enjoy close-up views of the finished Tenmoku-glazed bowls. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts and ASMR lovers alike, this comprehensive tutorial offers a relaxing and educational experience in the art of handmade ceramics.

- Introduction
- Preparing clay to throw with
- Throwing the bowls
- Wiring the bowls off the MDF bats
- Trimming the bowls
- Before & after — thrown verses trimmed
- Packing the electric kiln for a bisque firing to 1000ºC
- Unpacking the electric kiln
- Waxing the bowl's feet
- HOW I MIX the Tenmoku glaze, recipe included
- Glazing the bowls
- Cleaning up the glazed bowls prior to firing
- Packing the gas kiln
- Reduction firing the gas kiln to 1290ºC
- Opening the kiln and seeing the bowls
- Sanding the base of the bowls
- Close up images of the Tenmoku glaze
- Clean up